Ethan Schwartz reviews There’s Something in the Water, a documentary bringing awareness to environmental racism in Nova Scotia, an underreported yet crucial human rights issue.
Society, Culture, and Security
The NATO Association of Canada’s Society, Culture, and Security program takes a look at the issues that impact Canadians’ every day lives while connecting them to international relations. The program covers a wide range of topics, which include: pop culture, art, film, global events, and socio-political relations. In addition, Society, Culture, and IR aims to examine and provide in-depth analyses that relate international affairs to the interests of Canadian society.
Review: The Great Crash 1929
Ravdeep Sandal reviews John Kenneth Galbraith’s book “The Great Crash 1929.” During these times of financial instability, the past can teach valuable lessons.
A Discussion with Social Entrepreneur Mr. Vuong About his Newest Venture
In this article Martine Ghazouli and Antalya Popatia write about an interview they had with NAOC Board Director Kevin Vuong.
In Review: Netflix’s “Space Force” — a Comedy for the Multiplex Era
From the makers of “The Office,” Netflix’s new flagship series satirizes a very different kind of American workplace, in a very different political-international context. In doing so, “Space Force” manages to comedically introduce to popular television the basic concepts of the ‘Multiplex Order’, and the ensuant tensions provoked by competing national interests in space.
First Past the Post: An Outdated Electoral System
Ravdeep Sandal explores alternatives electoral systems to the First Past the Post System. It is time for Canada to update its system like most democracies have done.
Climate Change, Human Rights, Capitalism, and Chinese Expansion: How COVID-19 is reshaping the world
The COVID-19 pandemic is the most important global event since World War II. We are living in a historic period that will change our world forever. Although each of these issues warrants in-depth discussion in its own right, this article aims to begin a conversation regarding how the COVID-19 crisis is currently shaping each of Read More…
COVID-19: Whose Health Is Most At Stake?
COVID-19: Whose Health is Most at Stake? In this article, Martine Ghazouli highlights the issues with measures taken in the name of health security, as they are not always as benign as they may sound.
The Future of Democracy Aid
In this article, Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the barriers to democracy aid. Once optimistic, democracies have become more pessimistic due to constant failure.
Negative Ads in Politics: A necessary evil?
Negative ads may not be so negative after all. Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the impact of negative ads on democracy.
Post-Communist Corruption: A Perpetual Virus
In this special report, Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the impact of post-communist corruption in previous Soviet Republics. The report analyzes forms of corruption, their roots and the importance of democratic transition.